Former UCI president Pat McQuaid is still to decide whether he will take part in the Cycling Independent Reform Commission set up by his successor Brian Cookson, vowing not to be drawn into a "witch hunt".

International Cycling Union (UCI) president Pat McQuaid has insisted he will fight to the bitter end to keep his position despite suffering the embarrassment of the Swiss federation withdrawing their nomination.

International Cycling Union presidential challenger Brian Cookson has called for an end to the "Wild-West style of governance" of incumbent Pat McQuaid by imploring the sport to vote for change next month.

Pat McQuaid, the head of cycling's world governing body, was accused of neglecting the fight against doping in favour of "destructive feuding and conflict" by his rival for the role after launching his manifesto for re-election today.